What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support @ Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center position at Downingtown Area School District?
Position Type :
Teacher - Elementary / Special Education
Date Posted : 2 / 18 / 2025
Location :
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Position : Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support
Location : Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Effective Date : ASAP
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an immediate opening for a certified elementary special education teacher for the current 2024-2025 school year. This is a permanent, full-time contracted position in an Autistic Support classroom at the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center.
- Autistic Support
The Autistic Support Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students primarily in the areas of communication, sensory, social skills or behaviors consistent with those of autism spectrum disorders.. They create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. The Autistic Support Teacher collaborates with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques is preferred.
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.
At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who :
If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
Job Summary : Primary functions include the classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.
Qualifications : (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
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Duties & Responsibilities : (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
Salary 2024-2025 School Year :
58,088 - $95,962, pro-rated based upon start date in the role
Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.
Schedule :
7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar
Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment
Summary of Benefits :
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
No Primary Care Physician necessary
Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
Eligibility - No Waiting Period
All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
Eligible Dependents
A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.
New Hires or Newly Eligible
You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Support for the Whole You
Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com / reimbursements
Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP Work / Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)
As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
Student Loan Forgiveness
All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here :
Life Benefit
Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $50,000
Income Protection Benefit
Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $2,800 per month
Tuition Reimbursement
75% of tuition if grade if B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
Induction Program
All new teachers, including Long Term Substitutes (LTS), will participate in the DASD Induction Program. The district offers a one- or two-year program depending on the number of years of prior professional experience within PA public schools.
Professional Development
8 staff professional development days per year
Paid Time Off
Retiree Benefits
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Salary : $58,088 - $95,962
